Bacich Bears News
Dear Bacich Community,
What a wonderful way to end 2021 with conversations, read alouds, and activities focusing on being a more inclusive school community. I encourage you to ask your child about how they are learning to be more inclusive and caring at school.
Winter Voices 2021 Concert
Last Friday we had our Winter Voices chorus event. The fourth graders, led by the fabulous Ms. Becky Poon, sang and danced their hearts out in the Community Center, safely socially distanced, and masked. We shared the recording with the whole school so all of our students were able to see the show in their classrooms.
As a special treat, on Fridays I usually pull out my portable speaker and hold lunchtime dance parties with first and second graders out on the yard. They love to pick their own songs and use hoola hoops and jump ropes as they dance to their favorite beats. Last Friday, I decided to walk my sound system over to the playground during the third and fourth grade recess thinking maybe I could get a few older students to dance with me. Well, all I had to do was play their songs from the concert and the fourth graders offered us a flash mob version of “Jingle Bell Rock,” and a joyful reprise of “The Grinch,” right on the playground!
Looking forward to 2022
Parent Volunteers – We are so excited to commence having parent volunteers in all Bacich classes that need them beginning in the new year. Teachers will let their Lead Room Parents (LRP) know their classroom volunteer needs and then the LRP will handle the sign ups. An important reminder; all volunteers must provide proof of vaccination and there can only be two parent volunteers in the classroom at a time.
Equity Education – In the new year, Bacich teachers will continue to prioritize integrating multicultural and social justice education into their classrooms through books, videos and history lessons. The enrichment teachers consistently use art, music, library, and PE activities to open doors into different cultures and experiences. In the first few months of 2022, January provides us the opportunity to learn about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., February brings us Black History Month and March, Women’s History Month, culminating with Cesar Chavez day and a focus on Latinx heroes.
Reminder: School dismissal is at 12:00 for everyone on Friday, December 17. Friday is also school wide Pajama Day!
Have a lovely holiday break and see you in the new year!
Mary Ann Spitzer
Bacich Principal
mspitzer@kentfieldschools.org
Bacich Announcements
Paraprofessionals Wanted!
Are you looking for a way to get involved in your child’s school? Do you want to help teachers and students? We are still looking for a few more motivated paraprofessionals to work in classrooms with small groups or one on one under the direction of the classroom teacher. Paraprofessionals generally work 3-4 hours in the morning, 4 days per week. Please contact Mary Ann Spitzer or Kristine Duran if you are interested in learning more about being a classroom paraprofessional.
Kent Tutors Marin: Free virtual tutoring to K–6th graders in all subjects during school, after school, and on weekends. Spanish-speaking tutors are available. Sessions are 30-45 minutes via Zoom.
Bacich Library
The Bacich Library is open every morning, snack recess, lunch recess, and after school.
To Check Out Books: Visit: sites.google.com/kentfieldschools.org/bacich-library
- Watch this how to video to learn how to check out Bacich Library books.
Bacich Library Book Buzz: bacichlibrarybookbuzz.blogspot.com
Check out Ms. Warnick's blog for valuable information about the library, volunteering, and what classes have been working on in the library.
December 17: Pajama Day! Noon dismissal